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Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit confirmed their place in the National Women’s Soccer League playoff semifinals in emphatic fashion, routing the Portland Thorns 4-1 at Audi Field last Sunday. It was an...
Trinity Rodman: team's four goals 'helps the confidence so much' The post Washington Spirit keep their ‘foot on the pedal,’ roll to semifinals appeared first on The IX Sports.
Will the Washington Spirit make it to the NWSL Finals this year? Riss Willett of Shea Butter FC joins host Kathleen Gier to discuss the team's chances. The post The IX Sports Podcast Soccer...
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, Nov. 9, 2026 The post Utah Royals: Why the (bleep) not us? appeared first on The IX Sports.
Notice of Gotham's host location is expected on Monday, November 9.
The National Women’s Soccer League playoffs are upon us, with the San Diego Wave and Utah Royals kicking things off this Saturday. Only three times in the 12 previous full NWSL campaigns has the...
Week 27 saw Gotham wrap up the Shield for the first time, the Reign slip into the playoffs to keep Jess Fishlock’s career going, and Ashley Sanchez fall short of the standalone goals record — and...
After all eight Decision Day games had the potential to impact the standings, we now know the seeding and matchups for the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. At the top, NJ/NY Gotham FC...
Current midfielder Croix Bethune broke the NWSL single season assist record against her former team, the Spirit The post Croix Bethune secures ‘legendary’ Current season after breaking assist...
The Washington Spirit have been dealt another injury blow in the midfield. The club announced on Thursday that Hal Hershfelt has been placed on the National Women’s Soccer League Season-Ending...
Trinity Rodman is having some fun this Halloween with this unique costume.
Gotham FC and San Diego Wave will play for the trophy. Seattle, North Carolina, and Denver will battle for final playoff spot The post NWSL Shield race comes down to Decision Day appeared first on...
The Washington Spirit forward made a surprise appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show one day after helping her club earn a win.
Washington picked up a third straight win to close the gap with Gotham at the top of the table The post “I knew”: Confidence carries Washington Spirit over Gotham appeared first on The IX Sports.
The Washington Spirit clinched their spot in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs on Saturday by defeating the Shield leaders NJ/NY Gotham FC 1-0. Meanwhile, the San Diego Wave...
The U.S. women hope to exact revenge for Saturday's defeat to the world's top-ranked side as they meet defending World Cup champions Spain for the second of two international friendlies this fall.
The IX Sports: Soccer Insider with Annie Peterson, Oct. 12, 2026 The post In praise of Crystal Dunn appeared first on The IX Sports.
Gift Monday has officially joined the Boston Legacy. The Nigerian international was traded from the Washington Spirit to the expansion side on Thursday afternoon. Monday joined the National...
Will Gotham FC win the championship this year? The team has dominated during the regular season, and this week on The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition, host Kathleen Gier and guest Anumita Jain...
Latest international call-up’s draw upon heavy NWSL influence 20 of the 26 players set to feature in the senior USWNT’s upcoming training camp ply their trade in the NWSL. Emma Hayes named three...
Sanchez ties Chawinga's goal-scoring record, Kansas City shines as a team, and more
Angel City has a week for the ages, Jordynn Dudley lifts Gotham, and more
Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton are each thriving in their own lanes, but still finding time to support each other The post Rodman’s — and Shelton’s — recent defeats don’t overshadow their rise as...
Three stars from WAFCON-winning Cameroon will join NWSL rosters this fall. One player, Monique Ngock, has already made her NWSL debut for the Spirit The post Why NWSL teams are signing various...
The Spirit lose embarrassingly, the Reign continue a positive streak, and more
Trinity Rodman has been supporting Ben Shelton throughout his US Open run.
Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton went public with their romance in March 2025.
A huge day for Ashley Sanchez, a rock-bottom performance from the Stars, and more
Trinity Rodman was seen supporting Ben Shelton during his second-round match on Sept. 2.
The soccer star also wore an "I love my boyfriend" T-shirt to Ben Shelton's match.
Hines’s departure marks end of an era in Orlando On Monday the Orlando Pride announced it was parting ways with head coach Seb Hines and goalkeeper coach Paul Crichton. “[Hines] will always have a...
Silkowitz' family and friends showed up to cheer on one of the NWSL's top goalkeepers in a match that brought her back home
When they've been good, they've been extremely good. When they've been bad, it's gotten ugly.
Week 18 saw some shocking results, lots of stoppage time play, and some early and late goals. Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend, courtesy of Arianna Cascone, subbing in for Dan Lauletta this...
Washington is also re-integrating players who competed in the tournament
Gotham now sits at the top of the standings, six points ahead of second-place Washington The post Gotham and Louisville keep winning, NWSL Golden Boot race thrills appeared first on The IX Sports.
Week 17 saw the dramatic return of Caiya Hanks, an historic win for Racing Louisville, and a Gotham match with a lot to talk about. Here are 11 thoughts from the weekend. We’ll do this every...
Head coach Mak Lind promised goals, and goals are what his North Carolina Courage side is delivering. “We practice on our…finishing phase, how do we want to score goals,” Lind confirmed in his...
Gotham opens up a clear lead in the Shield race, and the 2027 NWSL season is set to kick off in February
The North Carolina Courage topped the second-place Washington Spirit in a dramatic 4-3 victory in Saturday National Women’s Soccer League action. They started by absolutely stunning the Spirit by...
On Friday, August 7 the Washington Spirit announced that forward Ashley Hatch been activated from maternity leave. Hatch, who welcomed a son earlier this year, will be available to play in...
This weekend’s NWSL matches saw big moments from the North Carolina Courage, who managed to completely shut out the Orlando Pride, as well as from the San Diego Wave, who braved the rain and held...
The Washington Spirit created a little distance at the top of the table with a win over third-ranked Utah The post Top three NWSL seeds hold on through Wednesday night clashes appeared first on...
Leicy Santos had just entered the match. She had already kick-started one promising attack when, right on the hour mark, she made a two-way play to help create the only goal of the season between...
Last July, Trinity Rodman’s future was uncertain with a lingering back injury. This July, she is playing some of the best soccer of her career The post Trinity Rodman’s renaissance: Spirit win...
Gotham loses some crucial components, Louisville finally wins a match, and more
The Washington Spirit and Gotham FC shoot to the top of the standings after big games this weekend The post Lindsey Heaps leads Denver to the win, Washington Spirit take over appeared first on The...
Ashley Sanchez and the Courage were stymied in 2-0 loss to the Spirit The post In shutout loss, Courage look to life post-Manaka appeared first on The IX Sports.
The sparkling youngsters are set to face off on Friday as the Spirit travel to San Diego The post Dudinha and Claudia Martínez are revelations for top NWSL sides appeared first on The IX Sports.
Seven weeks in, some trades look like better decisions than others The post Which big NWSL trades are, and aren’t, paying off appeared first on The IX Sports.